Lynn University’s Student Symposium was launched several years ago to celebrate student research accomplishments at Lynn. The event honors the finest of our students' work, and offers students an opportunity to have a unique and valuable academic experience. While this event began in the College of Arts and Sciences, it is now offered university-wide.
Awards are presented in two categories:
- Oral presentation: a brief conference-style talk that includes a digital visual aid
- Research poster: an academic poster presentation of original research
Submissions from 2022
Wind Power Study in Colorado, Poster Presentation, Abria Ryan and Max Bleznak
A Laboratory Analysis of Faunal Artifact Water Retention and Diagenesis, Poster Presentation, Gabriel Acevedo, Alanna L. Lecher (0000-0002-6369-3938), and April Watson, Winner
Warm Parenting Predicts Self-Esteem for College Students Who Feel Immersed in Instagram and Twitter, but Not Facebook, Poster Presentation, Lauren Adams, Andrew Rodrigues, Rachel E. Pauletti, and Patrick J. Cooper
Lynn Water Project, Poster Presentation, Spencer Backman
Whose Fault is It? Externalizing Academic Responsibilities is Associated With Lower GPA, Poster Presentation, Alyssa Brule, Patrick J. Cooper, and Rachel E. Pauletti
Characterization of the Giant False Donax in a South Florida Midden, Poster Presentation, Maria De Almeida, Alanna L. Lecher (0000-0002-6369-3938), and April Watson
Narcissism and Self-Esteem on Academic Achievement: Correlational Investigation of Students' Narcissistic Habits with Their Self-Esteem and Academic Success on Multiple Dimensions, Oral Presentation, Faith Ehikwe-Ogidan
Personality Traits and the Impact on Pandemic Social Isolation, Poster Presentation, Ana Paula Amodeo Elbling and Rachel E. Pauletti
A Child's Self-Efficacy: Gender as a Moderator Between Gender Stereotypes and Self-Efficacy, Poster Presentation, Maya N. Gulliford
Boca Raton: A Thriving Hub for B Corporations, Oral Presentation, Meghan Kalvey, Milena Kirillova, Beatrice Waterman, and Vicole Li, Winner
Child Poverty in America: Vulnerable Ones Left Behind, Oral Presentation, Aarif Khan and Marieliana Cadet
Wellington, New Zealand: NetZero by 2050, Oral Presentation, Taryn Lagor
Quantitative Evaluation of Screen Size Choice on Artifact Assemblages in a South Florida Midden, Poster Presentation, Julie Mendes Cruz, Alanna L. Lecher (0000-0002-6369-3938), and April Watson
Diastolic Blood Pressure is Associated with Anxiety in College Males but Not Females, Poster Presentation, Genesis Morlabaez, Daniel Ceccoli, and Patrick J. Cooper, Winner
Mandated vs. Voluntary Social Isolation and Mental Health: An Examination of the Psychological Effects of Social Isolation at the Onset of COVID-19, Poster Presentation, Andrew Rodrigues, Lauren Adams, Patrick J. Cooper, A Bell Cooper, and Rachel E. Pauletti
Submissions from 2019
Abundance of Microplastics Found in Commercial Sea Salt Purchased in the US, Oral Presentation, Khyla Bodie, Alanna L. Lecher (0000-0002-6369-3938), Cassandra S. Korte (0000-0002-2156-3975), and Erika L. Doctor (0000-0001-9674-8539)
Is E-10 Gasoline Really E-10? An Investigation of Ethanol Blended Gasoline, Poster Presentation, Rocio Carreno, Esther Ushuhuda, and Khalique Ahmed
Personality Characteristics and Study Choices, Poster Presentation, Maxwell Casper and Melissa Lehman (0000-0001-7764-1058)
How Grain Size Corresponds With Human Habitation, Poster Presentation, Cheree' Faulk, Sarah Hughes, April Watson, and Alanna L. Lecher (0000-0002-6369-3938)
Gender Differences in AGU Journals, Poster Presentation, Karen Gonzalez and Alanna L. Lecher (0000-0002-6369-3938)
Factors Influencing Concentrations of Micro-Plastics on Florida Beaches, Poster Presentation, Elizabeth Harris, Shelby McKeever, and Alanna L. Lecher (0000-0002-6369-3938)
How Humans Have Affected the Charcoal Content of Sediment in a Barrier Island Environment in Boca Raton, FL, Poster Presentation, Sarah Hughes, Cheree' Faulk, April Watson, and Alanna L. Lecher (0000-0002-6369-3938)
Exploring Online Communication Patterns: Examining the Relationship Between Empathy, Self-Compassion, Dehumanization, Aggression in Social Media Activity, Poster Presentation, Ashley Kaufman and Angie O'Gieblyn
Is Your Sunscreen Worth It?, Oral Presentation, Tara Lunsford, Alanna L. Lecher (0000-0002-6369-3938), and Cassandra S. Korte (0000-0002-2156-3975)
Personal Care Products: Where are the Phthalates?, Poster Presentation, Tara Lunsford, Joshua Noreiga, Cassandra S. Korte (0000-0002-2156-3975), and Erika L. Doctor (0000-0001-9674-8539)
Nicotine and Sildenafil as a Model for Pesticide Resistance in Agriculture, Poster Presentation, Raymond MacKoul, David Baldwin, Ken Dawson-Scully, and Kimberly Rowland (0000-0003-4861-4119)
Examining the Effects of Screen Size on Archaeological Data Collection, Poster Presentation, John McDowell, Jack Meyers, Alanna L. Lecher (0000-0002-6369-3938), and April Watson, Winner
Comparison of Proctored On-ground Exams vs. Non-proctored Online Exams in Undergraduate Finance Courses, Oral Presentation, Claudia Milhano, Robert W. Reich (0000-0001-7683-1503), and Dawn Valentine
A Research Proposal Investigating Career Readiness: Comparison of College Students' Self-Perceptions in Four Soft Skills Desired by Employers, Poster Presentation, Claudia Milhano, Conrad Rhein, Kristina Ortiz, Chad Barr, and Kristen Migliano
Are Promotional Packages Sent to Influencers Contributing to Increasing Levels of Packaging Waste?, Poster Presentation, Lindsay Miller and Alanna L. Lecher (0000-0002-6369-3938)
Exploring How Temperatures Impact Crime Rates in Virginia, Poster Presentation, Anne Myers and Alanna L. Lecher (0000-0002-6369-3938)
Predicting Guilt Ratings from Juror and Trial Characteristics, Poster Presentation, Josh Noreiga and Rachel Pauletti
Individual Differences in Color Perception, Poster Presentation, Kristina Petkovic and Melissa Lehman (0000-0001-7764-1058)
Color Testing for Steroids, Poster Presentation, Alex Resto, Faith Moore, Juan Zhuang, and Erika L. Doctor (0000-0001-9674-8539)
Sorting Out Mood, Stress and Social Interest One Rhythm at a Time, Oral Presentation, Abbigail Rinard, Patrick J. Cooper, and Jon Sperry, Winner
Immediate Effects on Therapeutic Group Drumming on Affective States in Inpatient Substance Abusers, Poster Presentation, Abbigail Rinard, Mathew D'Urso, Adrienne Apple, Patrick J. Cooper, and Jon Sperry
Assessing the Financial Practicality of LEED, Poster Presentation, Paul Ristuccia and Alanna L. Lecher (0000-0002-6369-3938)
Analysis of Potential Recreational Water Contamination with Fecal Indicator Bacteria, Poster Presentation, Esther Ushuhuda, Eric Merkel, Chloe Talbert, Anden Velez, Alanna L. Lecher (0000-0002-6369-3938), and Cassandra S. Korte (0000-0002-2156-3975)
Comparison of Planarian Regeneration Rates Between Heads and Tails, Poster Presentation, Anden Velez, Eric Merkel, and Cassandra S. Korte (0000-0002-2156-3975)
Depression Across Cultures, Student Research Award, Carlota Garcia, Winner
Submissions from 2018
Abundance of Microplastics in Commercial Sea Salts, Khyla Bodie, Cassandra S. Korte (0000-0002-2156-3975), and Alanna L. Lecher (0000-0002-6369-3938)
The Case of the Amistad, Nicolle Goldbach, Finalist
Inequality Across the Globe, Shawn Johnson, Finalist
The Migration Crisis in Europe, Ida Langer, Finalist
Personal Care Products: Where are the Phthalates?, Tara Lunsford, Erika L. Doctor (0000-0001-9674-8539), and Cassandra S. Korte (0000-0002-2156-3975)
LORETA z-score training in the anterior cingualte gyrus, Carlos Máas, Finalist
Factors Influencing Concentrations of Small Plastics on Florida Beaches, Gaylen Martin, Elizabeth Harris, Jalyn Johnson, and Alanna L. Lecher (0000-0002-6369-3938)
Individual Differences and Perceptions of Personal Care Products, Candice K. Sizer, Cristina Gimenez, Alexander Legenbauer, Bradley Trager, Cassandra S. Korte (0000-0002-2156-3975), and Robert G. Riedel II
The Effectiveness of Different Types of Sunscreen against UV Light on Escherichia coli, Amanda Torres, Lucia Jimenez Martin, and Cassandra S. Korte (0000-0002-2156-3975)
The Lottery of Life: Migration Crisis in Europe, Library Student Research Award, Ida Langer, Honorable Mention
Attachment in Infancy and its Effects in Adulthood, Library Student Research Award, Kristina Petkovic, Winner - Undergraduate
Take A Stand: Social (In)justice - The Most Challenged Learners and the Newest Educators: An Appropriate Combination?, Library Student Research Award, Josh Prieur, Winner - Graduate
Exploring Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s Style Via the Auteur, Library Student Research Award, Balca Elif Sagmanli, Honorable Mention
Airport Innovations and Innovators, Library Student Research Award, Jennifer Torres, Honorable Mention
Submissions from 2017
Personal Care Products: Where Are the Phthalates?, Tara Lunsford, Erika L. Doctor (0000-0001-9674-8539), and Cassandra S. Korte (0000-0002-2156-3975)
Characterizing Neurodegenerative Genes in Drosophila: A Research Proposal, Alex Sage, Chelsea daCosta, and Kimberly Rowland (0000-0003-4861-4119)
Individual Differences and Perceptions of Personal Care Products, Candace K. Sizer, Cristina Gimenez, Eugenia Bouzas, Alexander Legenbauer, Bradley Trager, Cassandra S. Korte (0000-0002-2156-3975), and Robert G. Riedel II
Photophobic Responses of Planaria Following Exposure to Cadmium, Candace K. Sizer, Chris Hartin, and Cassandra S. Korte (0000-0002-2156-3975)
